With reports that an Instagram for children is under development, we draw sociological insights on the move and the backlash. And, I speak with Professor Jacob Felson of William Patterson University about his recent paper titled “Online or in Person? Examining College Decisions to Reopen during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Fall 2020.” The paper is published in Socius, and is co-authored by Amy Adamczyk. Segment 1 – Jacob Felson on “Online or in Person? Examining College Decisions to Reopen during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Fall 2020.” Segment 2 – Instagram is developing a version for children, but some are pushing back against the initiative.

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Economists talk money. Politicians talk government. On This Week in Sociological Perspective we talk money, politics, and everything else that makes the world go 'round, offering insight on society, public affairs, and news of the week. Guest authors join your host, UC-Berkeley Professor Samuel Roundfield Lucas, to transcend the headlines through fascinating research in sociology.